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Orange County Chapter

The Orange County chapter started in October 2011. Most meetings consist of a presentation by an industry leader, followed by an open discussion.

At each monthly meeting there are typically 30-40 attendees. Because the meeting space is limited, RSVPs (link is on every meeting invitation and announcement) are required to attend.

Chapter meetings logistics:

Date: First Thursday of each month
Time: Networking & Breakfast: 7:00-7-30am,  Meeting: 7:30–9:00am
Location: Moss Adams
2040 Main Street, First Floor, Irvine, California 92614
Parking is in the parking structure across the street from the office buildings. You will receive validation for 1 hour of parking.

Driving Directions
1 – Exit the 405 at MacArthur Blvd, heading North/East
2 – Turn right (East) on Main Street
3 – Turn right into office complex on Gillette Ave
4 – Follow Gillette past four way stop sign, into gated parking area
5 – After taking parking ticket, proceed left into the garage, where there is ample 2 hour visit parking spots available on the first floor

Orange County Chapter Steering Committee:

– Larry Schultz (Chapter Chair), Partner, Moss Adams
– Rich Gavilanes, AE – Engineering A&D, Actalent Services
– Rick Heise, President & CEO, The Mission Critical Companies
– Peter Henderson, Partner, Moss Adams
– Kent Hindes, Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
– Scott Jones, Business Development, Moss Adams
– Jim Meyer, President, Aviation Repair Solutions
– Paul Walsh, President CA & Defense, Ascent Aerospace

You can find here a table of presentations at the Orange County chapter. Each presentation has audio and PDF downloads.

Thank you to our Chapter Sponsors (please visit the OC Chapter Sponsor page):

 

 

(updated 12/27/19)

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